An item reported that the British admiral Williams (2) replaced admiral Gamble (1) as instructor [advicer] for the Turkish navy. Th edition dated 3 February reported that Gamble resigned due to health problems.
Notes
1. Hugh Pigot Williams (1 September 1858-28 June 1934), leader of the Turkish naval mission April 1910-April 1912, promoted to rear admiral on 11 April 1908 and succeeded by Arthur Limpes. See also http://warshipsresearch.blogspot.nl/2012/11/british-admiral-limpus-now-in-russian.html
2. Sir Douglas Austin Gamble (3 November023 May 1934) since 2 September 1908 rear-admiraal. Between February 1909 and March 1910 leader of the Turkish naval mission. Succeeded hy Williams.
Notes
1. Hugh Pigot Williams (1 September 1858-28 June 1934), leader of the Turkish naval mission April 1910-April 1912, promoted to rear admiral on 11 April 1908 and succeeded by Arthur Limpes. See also http://warshipsresearch.blogspot.nl/2012/11/british-admiral-limpus-now-in-russian.html
2. Sir Douglas Austin Gamble (3 November023 May 1934) since 2 September 1908 rear-admiraal. Between February 1909 and March 1910 leader of the Turkish naval mission. Succeeded hy Williams.
